Infinix Note 12 G96
#1916
Realme 8i
#1970Category Breakdown
Infinix Note 12 G96
Realme 8i
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
55.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.562.3
Summary
- The Infinix Note 12 G96 features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Realme 8i has a slightly smaller 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G96 chipset, but the Infinix offers more RAM options up to 8GB, compared to the Realme's maximum of 6GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 50 MP main sensor, but the Realme includes an additional macro lens, while the Infinix can record video at a higher resolution of 1440p.
- Both smartphones house a 5000mAh battery, but the Infinix supports faster 33W charging compared to the 18W of the Realme.
- Infinix runs on Android 12 with XOS 10.6, whereas the Realme operates on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, impacting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
Realme 8i
General
Release Date
2022, May 16
2021, September 09
Announced
2022, May 16
2021, September 09
Description
Also known as Infinix Note 12 Turbo
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.6"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.6 x 76.8 x 8 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185 g
194 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Force Black, Snowfall, Sapphire Blue (Jewel Blue)
Space Black, Space Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes